John Lawless Poet Free verse

Poetic Weaponry

I lashed them with my tongue
The paper got all wet

I lashed them with ink
They turned blue

I lashed them with words
They slowed their retreat
Read more slowly
Smirked at the irony
Flinched at the pain
Wept at the happiness
While touching its sadness

My words are razor sharp
Some splitting hairs
Others cutting more deeply
All part of my poetic Kata
Smooth movements
Vibrant consequences

Warriors all
Both those who write
And those who read
Seeking peace
Between swords and pens

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sara Etgen-Baker December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM just wow! well said. Especially liked these lines: All part of my poetic Kata Smooth movements Vibrant consequences faving

Hilda Greenhough December 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM I love this. The pen is a good weapon. You can carrying anywhere. Your verse resonates with my love of writing.

Gershon Wolf December 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM En garde, Word Warrior. Bet you some monopoly money my wet noodle can outduel yours.